New Law Bans Handheld Phone Use While Driving in Pennsylvania by 2025
May 13, 2025
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — A sweeping new traffic safety law will ban the use of handheld phones while driving in Pennsylvania,…
2 Young Men from Ohio Killed in Pennsylvania Turnpike Crash Near Lancaster County
May 13, 2025
LANCASTER COUNTY, PA — Two young men from Cleveland, Ohio, were tragically killed in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning…
First Group of White South African Refugees Departs for U.S. Under Trump-Era Directive
May 13, 2025
JOHANNESBURG — A group of 49 White South Africans, primarily Afrikaners, departed Johannesburg on Sunday after being granted refugee status…
Pennsylvania Woman Sentenced to Over 8 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Conspiracy
May 13, 2025
JOHNSTOWN, PA — A Pennsylvania woman has been sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison for her role…
Union for Nearly 1,000 U of M Resident Physicians Certified by Minnesota Labor Board
May 13, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS — Nearly 1,000 resident physicians at the University of Minnesota have officially formed a union, marking a significant milestone…
Air Quality Alert Issued for Minnesota as Ozone and Wildfire Smoke Create Unhealthy Conditions
May 13, 2025
MINNESOTA — The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued a sweeping air quality alert across much of the state…
New York’s 2025 Budget Revealed: Tax Cuts, Child Credits, and Major MTA Changes
May 13, 2025
ALBANY, N.Y. — Nearly four months after Governor Kathy Hochul introduced her proposed budget, lawmakers passed a final $254 billion…
New York Ranks Among Top 5 Safest States for a Night Out, New Study Finds
May 13, 2025
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Despite common assumptions about urban crime and bustling nightlife, New York has ranked as one of…
Dozens Rescued During Sudden Heat Spike in Southern California Over Weekend
May 13, 2025
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — A brief but intense “mini heat wave” swept across Southern California over the weekend, setting record…
Newsom Calls on California Cities to Ban Homeless Encampments Amid Mounting Pressure
May 13, 2025
California Governor Gavin Newsom is urging cities and counties across the state to adopt a tough new stance on homeless…
Kansas to Launch Sleek Blackout License Plate This Summer: Here’s What to Know
May 13, 2025
TOPEKA, Kan. — Starting July 1, Kansas drivers will be able to purchase a new blackout-style license plate, a sleek…
Texas House Bill Could Expand Medical Cannabis Access for Veterans, Chronic Pain Patients
May 13, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas — After serving 25 years in the U.S. Army, including a tour in Iraq, David Bass returned home…